Can a wife Divorce her husband in Pakistan? (Column 18 Nikahnama)

Yes, a wife can divorce in this manner,  if she has been delegated in the nikanama (marriage contract form) the said right is called Talak-e-Tafweez (delegated powers of divorce). The husband may delegate the right to divorce while contracting marriage as per paragraph 18 of the Nikahnama, then the wife has a right to divorce, otherwise it is the exclusive right of the husband. But if wife has no such right and she wants dissolution of marriage then she can file a suit for the “Dissolution of Marriage” on the basis of Khula or seeks divorce both through intervention of the court.

A wife can divorce on her own given that she has been  granted the right to Divorce (delegated power of divorce) at the time of the Nikah. This right is given by Husband at the time of Nikah.You are best advised to refer to part 18 (Column 18) of the standard Nikah Nama which is … Continue reading Can a wife Divorce her husband in Pakistan? (Column 18 Nikahnama)

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